Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN LPN) – Behavioral Health 26-02394

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) Behavioral Health

Profession: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Specialty: Behavioral Health Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Shift: Day Shift 3 x 12 Hour Shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Location - Syracuse NY

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) Behavioral Health provides direct nursing care and clinical support to pediatric and adolescent patients in a behavioral health inpatient setting. Working with patients between the ages of 517 the nurse supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team by assisting with patient care activities monitoring patient conditions and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills attention to patient safety and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to child and adolescent behavioral health patients in an acute care environment.

• Assist with patient intake by greeting patients directing them to exam rooms and preparing them for evaluation or treatment.

• Measure record and monitor vital signs and patient health indicators.

• Assist physicians and registered nurses during examinations and clinical procedures.

• Prepare clinical supplies and treatment trays for injections and procedures.

• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.

• Observe patient behavior responses to treatment and report changes to the supervising nurse or physician.

• Implement nursing care activities according to established patient care plans under the direction of the supervising nurse.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

• Assist with patient scheduling documentation preparation and other clinical administrative tasks as needed.

• Coordinate with insurance providers to obtain authorizations for procedures and treatments when required.

• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms and clinical areas.

• Participate in unit activities related to patient safety care coordination and unit operations.

• Communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare team members to support high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

• CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Experience working with children and adolescents (ages 517).

• Strong interpersonal communication and patient care skills.

• Ability to perform patient care tasks with minimal supervision in an acute care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting.

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

• Experience working in pediatric or adolescent behavioral health units.

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.